A15_25Q0015_QandA.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation 123A9425Q0015 for Shipping Containers issued by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The Q&A covers key details about a procurement for Sonoco Thermosafe shipping containers to be delivered to two laboratory locations: the Eastern Laboratory in Athens, GA, and the Western Laboratory in Albany, CA. Specific products include Extra Small Containers, Small Containers, Large Containers, Container Overwraps, Thermoformed Liners, Corrugated Spacer Pads, Absorbent Pads, and Hard Gel Packs, with varying quantities for each location.
The document clarifies several vendor questions, including confirmation that only Sonoco Thermosafe products are acceptable, instructions to provide separate shipping cost line items, and the exact delivery addresses for both laboratory sites. No future Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) or Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts are confirmed at this time. The Eastern Lab order includes 336 Extra Small Containers, 2000 Small Container Overwraps, 150 Large Thermoformed Liners, 10000 Corrugated Spacer Pads, 5000 8-Ply Absorbent Pads, and 3456 Hard Gel Packs. The Western Lab order includes 600 Small Containers, 360 Large Containers, and 500 Extra Small Container Overwraps.
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Shipping Containers (123A9425Q0015) Q&A
1. Are we to provide a separate shipping estimate for both shipments, as indicated in item 007 of the solicitation, or should we include the shipping cost in each item?
1a. Please break out the estimated shipping cost in a separate line item from the shipping container items.
2. Are substitutes allowed for this requisition or is Sonoco the only manufacturer allowed?
2a. FSIS is currently accepting quotations for the Sonoco Thermosafe products only.
3. Can you provide information on whether there will be a request in the near future for a BPA for these same items?
3a. At this time FSIS has no information regarding future BPAs or IDIQs.
4. Can you please confirm which items are going to which location.
4a.
Products going to the Eastern Lab:
Products going to the Western Lab:
SONOCO Product # Product Description Unit Price
Quantity Total ($)
M16USDA Extra Small Container 336 M20UFOLS Small Container Overwrap 2000 M54ULINER Large Thermoformed Liner 150 M20UPAD1 Corrugated Spacer Pads 10000 M20UPAD 8 Ply Absorbent Pad 5,000 PP24USDA Hard Gel Pack 3456
SONOCO Product # Product Description Unit Price
Quantity Total ($)
M20USDA Small Container 600 M54USDANG Large Container 360 M16UFOLS Extra Small Container Overwrap 500
5. We need to confirm the exact delivery address for both locations in order to quote the accurate shipping cost. Could you please provide the exact delivery address for both Eastern Lab & Western Lab?
5a. USDA, FSIS, OPHS, Eastern Laboratory 950 College Station Rd
Athens, GA 30605
USDA, FSIS, OPHS, Western Laboratory
WRRC, ARS, WAB
800 Buchanan St.
Albany, CA 94710
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